In her thesis exhibition, Maribella’s World, A Fragmented Narrative, Rachel Korzeb reflects on a self-written short story about 15-year-old Maribella’s journey to self-love and acceptance. The fictional tale is woven with autobiographical subtleties, examining the interconnectedness of human lives, with emphasis on the divine feminine. In a non-linear way, visual representations of the story are collaged with symbols and abstract expressions, in contemplation of the characters’ psyches, their relationships and individual impact on the world. Embedded in the paintings, are observations about today’s youth, technology, human footprint and the supernatural. The overall aesthetic and concepts are inspired by expressionism and symbolism, neo-expressionism, as well as current artists extending from these movements. Through an intuitive, poetic approach to creating, the work reveals itself in a multifaceted and enigmatic way, open to limitless interpretations.